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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,220

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $36,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,768

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $33,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $73,140 $85,935 $30,975
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $68,440 $80,349 $29,736
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 75 100
Sunroof 995 995   995    
Sun and Wheels Package           2,270
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66 66 91
Sunroof 876 876   876    
Sun and Wheels Package           2,066
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 75 1,070 75 2,370
Options (change) 942 942 66 942 66 2,157
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 875
Total Price $70,595 $72,985 $83,610 $75,160 $86,960 $34,220
Total Invoice $66,063 $68,298 $78,232 $70,332 $81,365 $32,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,624
Model Year201120112011201120112017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22245/40-19
Total Price$70,595$72,985$83,610$75,160$86,960$34,220
Adjustments for Features-6,060-7,435-9,670-7,460-10,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,535$65,550$73,940$67,700$76,865$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,405$3,165$12,330$0
Total Invoice$66,063$68,298$78,232$70,332$81,365$32,768
Adjustments for Features-5,671-6,958-9,048-6,981-9,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,392$61,340$69,184$63,351$71,920$32,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$8,792$2,959$11,528$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112011201120112017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125 
Proximity key     $250
Remote app     $25
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist     $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags     $300
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents     $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows     $200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Running boards$350  $350  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200 
Android Auto support     $100
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Upgraded floor mats     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000 
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels     $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850$850$850 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,030$13,405$15,640$13,430$16,065$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,060$7,435$9,670$7,460$10,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,671-6,958-9,048-6,981-9,4450

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112017
ModelEscaladeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.4 in
Length202.5 in193.8 in
Width79.0 in73.0 in
Height75.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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